My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Okay, so I’m standing at my counter while on the job last Saturday afternoon, when a customer walks up to me and inquires about a particular product my company offers.
About three seconds into our conversation, my eyes suddenly look down at her feet, and see these…..
Every time I see these freakish-looking things, I want to take my hands and hold them up over my eyes, and scream, “NO! NO!….TAKE THEM OFF….TAKE THEM OFF….OR I’M GOING TO CALL THE POLICE AND HAVE YOU ARRESTED FOR DISRUPTING MY EQUILIBRIUM!”
Now, the really odd thing is that this woman was impeccably dressed from her head down to her ankles; sporting some of the most elegant clothing, accessories and jewelry I had ever seen. But from the ankles down, she looked as though she was getting ready to go scuba diving.
Or worse, consummate with a DUCK.
In case you don’t know, these scary-looking shoes are called, Five Fingers.
You may have seen them recently, decorating the feet of pedestrians in your neck of the woods.
Well, after staring at her peds for ten minutes, I finally had to ask….
(pointing down) “So tell me, what is the purpose of those shoes? I’ve seen them on several people this past year, and have been curious about them.”
Elated that I had asked, she said, “Oh, they’re WONDERFUL….I’ve been wearing them for the past few months because I read they are not only good for your feet, but also your posture.”
I‘m thinking, “Yeah, well, they may be good for your feet and posture, but they’re KILLING my eyes.”
Being someone who is a certified Foot Reflexologist, I can certainly appreciate the importance of taking care of your feet and wearing proper footwear. But I’m sorry, there is a difference between wearing proper footwear, and wearing footwear that looks like it belongs on Spiderman.
I can understand wearing them while exercising or puttering around the house, but why the dickens would someone wear them with a Jil Sander pant suit?
I mean come on, don’t they make them in a stylish PUMP?
So, I inquired a bit more….
“Tell me, those shoes look awfully thin, do they give you enough arch support while walking on a hard city pavement? And aren’t you a bit concerned about perhaps stepping on a piece of glass or metal, and having it puncture your foot?"
She replied, “You don’t really need arch support in shoes, that’s just a fallacy. And there is a thick rubber sole on the bottom of these shoes that prevents your feet from being harmed.
Um….
Me asked, “Well, they look kind of tight; almost like a glove. Don’t your feet feel constricted? And does the material they’re made of breathe, because my feet sweat if I don’t wear real leather shoes?”
And this is when it REALLY got bazaar….
She proceeded to take off her one of her Five Fingers shoes and handed it to me, saying, “See for yourself, the material is thin, lightweight, and very breathable.”
Just then, I began to smell the aroma of Romano cheese and vinegar.
I slowly handed the shoe back to her, saying, “Oh yes….they’re lovely.”
Quick, would someone please pass me the smelling salts?
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